Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Faberstown
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Faberstown, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Gutter survey in Faberstown
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Faberstown and right across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into water backing up from a hidden gutter and blocked outlets and hoppers, on outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Faberstown may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Faberstown (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Faberstown questions
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Faberstown listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Faberstown homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Andover station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter in the Wood are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Faberstown and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Faberstown is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Faberstown: Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Around Faberstown
For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Faberstown include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Also in Faberstown
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Faberstown can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.